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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 18, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED HE WAS WALKING BACKWARDS LOOKING UP AT THE BAGHOUSE INTAKE PORT HE HAD TAPED PLASTIC OVER. HE DID NOT SEE THE BALL RING ON THE FLOOR. HE TRIPPED, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS RIGH T LEG ON THE EYE BOLT PROTRUDING FROM TOP OF BULLRING.

February 12, 1997 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING CRUDE ORE FROM AROUND #20 CONVEYOR PULLEY, ALONG WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYEE ALLEGED HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE IN THE LOOSE ROCKS.

December 29, 1996 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baroid Drilling Fluids Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ALLEGED HE SLIPPED IN THE MILL BUILDING AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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